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Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Thousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as the government today rolls...

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PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

Monday, 27 July 2026

Under the Prime Minister’s fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills t...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Monday, 27 July 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer....

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PM puts new offer on the table to businesses in first talks with industry groups: 24 July 2026

PM puts new offer on the table to businesses in first talks with industry groups: 24 July 2026

Friday, 24 July 2026

The Prime Minister has held his first calls with business representative organisations where he set out a new offer from government to Britain's job c...

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New stations, faster journeys and better connections as works begin to restore Portishead line for the first time in 60 years

New stations, faster journeys and better connections as works begin to restore Portishead line for the first time in 60 years

Thursday, 23 July 2026

With services due to begin in 2028, passengers will be able to travel directly between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads in around 25 minutes....

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Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”

Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

New Business Secretary at Farnborough International Airshow to set out stall to go further and faster for growth by commercialising science and innova...

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Defence Minister Lord Coaker, keynote speech at Enterprise Gateway, Farnborough International Airshow.
Pension reform

Pension reform

Monday, 20 July 2026

Minister for Pensions delivered a speech at Mansion House on the 13th July. ...

14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Changes will simplify local government to unlock the path towards devolution and drive economic growth...

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Care workers to be represented in fair pay agreements

Care workers to be represented in fair pay agreements

Thursday, 16 July 2026

New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care fair pay agreement, representing millions of care workers....

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Government brings British Steel into public ownership to protect UK steelmaking

Government brings British Steel into public ownership to protect UK steelmaking

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Government has today (16 July) taken British Steel into public ownership to protect the future of steel production in the UK. ...

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Young people in Port Talbot in line for up to £5m boost in jobs

Young people in Port Talbot in line for up to £5m boost in jobs

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportu...

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First British made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine

First British made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

First deliveries of British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine, under a £61 million contract supporting hundreds of UK jobs....

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162 employers across the UK recognised for going above and beyond for the Armed Forces community

162 employers across the UK recognised for going above and beyond for the Armed Forces community

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The ERS Gold Award recognises employers demonstrating exceptional and sustained support for the Armed Forces community. ...

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100,000 people closer to work thanks to Government support

100,000 people closer to work thanks to Government support

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Around 100,000 disabled people and those with health conditions are closer to work thanks to a voluntary Government programme being delivered in every...

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UK finalises historic treaty with EU to secure economic future of Gibraltar

UK finalises historic treaty with EU to secure economic future of Gibraltar

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Minister of State Stephen Doughty signs UK-EU Treaty on Gibraltar with EU Commissioner Maroš Šef?ovi? in Brussels....

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Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

MOD is investing £26 billion over ten years to modernise HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth....

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DWP Reappoints Chair of Nest

DWP Reappoints Chair of Nest

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Brendan McCafferty has been reappointed as Chair of Nest, effective from 31 January 2027. He has served as Chair since February 2022 and will continue...

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£60 million fund launched to transform employment support

£60 million fund launched to transform employment support

Monday, 13 July 2026

Businesses, charities and innovators are being invited to compete for a share of up to £60 million to transform how disabled people and those with hea...

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Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance

Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance

Monday, 13 July 2026

A new Defence Universities Alliance with 35 UK universities will help strengthen defence research, build critical skills and support the UK's future d...

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Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland

Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland

Monday, 13 July 2026

FTA seals £5.2bn services deal with Switzerland and separate agreement paves way for travellers to use Swiss E-gates...

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UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits

UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits

Monday, 13 July 2026

11 top benefits of the largest services trade deal concluded by the UK...

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Savers to see if their pension scheme is top of the league or in the relegation zone, as Government lays out timeline for biggest pension reforms in a generation

Savers to see if their pension scheme is top of the league or in the relegation zone, as Government lays out timeline for biggest pension reforms in a generation

Monday, 13 July 2026

A timetable to implement the biggest pension reforms in a generation has been published today, showing how millions of savers will benefit over the co...

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Skills plans to train local people for local jobs

Skills plans to train local people for local jobs

Friday, 10 July 2026

New plans published today will make sure local training equips people with skills needed by local employers....

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AI battle lab to prepare British Army for modern warfare

AI battle lab to prepare British Army for modern warfare

Friday, 10 July 2026

The Ministry of Defence signs new £2 billion contract for AI-based training and analytics for the UK Armed Forces. ...

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Plan to track progress on lifting 550,000 children out of poverty published

Plan to track progress on lifting 550,000 children out of poverty published

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Families across the country will be able to see how the Government will track its progress in tackling child poverty in the years ahead, as a new repo...

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UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments

UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Life Sciences sector attracts over £3 billion in new public-private investment in 12 months, reflecting international confidence in UK science and inn...

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First comprehensive review into PIP finds it is “not fit for purpose”

First comprehensive review into PIP finds it is “not fit for purpose”

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Personal Independence Payment is no longer fit for purpose and is failing to keep pace with how disability, health and work have changed over the past...

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Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech at Ruskin College. ...

Overhaul underway at RAF Brize Norton: £180 million revamp to keep UK Air Mobility moving

Overhaul underway at RAF Brize Norton: £180 million revamp to keep UK Air Mobility moving

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

A major infrastructure programme will support future operations and improve airfield resilience....

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